Define the term ethnocentrism and discuss why functionalists and conflict theorists disagree over the utility of ethnocentrism.
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In Japan, men have considerable sexual freedom compared to U.S. and European men
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. According to ethnomethodologists, shyness is a conversational procedure that people do or engage in. 2. According to ethnomethodologists, self-confidence is a conversational procedure that people do or engage in. 3. According to ethnomethodologists, confidence and shyness are psychological character traits. 4. Some ethnomethodologists argue the tradition has the radical reflexivity, or the assumption everything is a social accomplishment that once made ethnomethodology unique. 5. Pollner thinks ethnomethodology is too radical and reflexive.
Which of these is an illustration of the concept of out-group homogeneity?
a. Members of some minority groups are perceived as being very similar to the dominant group in society b. Members of a set of minority groups, such as Laotians, Chinese, Japanese, and Indonesians, are perceived as being similar enough to share a general category (Asian). c. Members of all groups considered minority groups in a society are perceived as having the same biological backgrounds. d. Members of some ethnic groups, such as Italian, German, and French, are considered similar enough to the dominant group so they are no longer considered minority groups.
Incapacitation or incarceration for long periods of time for offenders are unjust if other offenders who have committed the same crime receive shorter incarceration sentences
a. true b. false